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Nathaniel · 1st May 2008, 03:13 AM

RSWORD · 1st May 2008, 08:52 PM

I have had the opportunity to handle this one,

, and I am of the opinion this is early to mid 20th century and certainly not made for tourist but for use. The blade has a thick spine and you can see the edge has been differentially heat treated. The wood of the scabbard had good patina. Usually those 3 features are lacking in a contemporary piece made for tourist consumption.

Nathaniel · 2nd May 2008, 06:57 AM

Yes, Thank you rsword for commenting

It was very well taken care of by it's previous owner

I'm extremely happy to have this piece as a part of my collection...the blade is very well done and the fittings are well executed...I appreciate this even more after picking up the other dha....http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=6349 in which the fittings are very crudely cut...and the scabbard is rough. Still both I appreciate.

JeffS · 3rd May 2008, 02:10 PM

The koftgari and the fittings are very similar in style to this one:

Mark · 5th May 2008, 04:10 PM

What a beautiful blade.

This is one of the "standard" styles that you find - concave tip, small 3-part grip, and a button pommel. I used to say with confidence that these are a Kachin-style weapon, but now I have become so uncertain about the geographical/ethnic styles in Burma that it is simply a guess at this point. I miss ~Alaung-phra~'s comments, as they were so well-informed in this regard. Are you out there, Zaw?

RhysMichael · 5th May 2008, 10:34 PM

Looks like a nice find. I have a similar one

1st May 2008, 03:13 AM	#1
Nathaniel Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 865	Dha...

1st May 2008, 08:52 PM	#2
RSWORD Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,084	I have had the opportunity to handle this one, , and I am of the opinion this is early to mid 20th century and certainly not made for tourist but for use. The blade has a thick spine and you can see the edge has been differentially heat treated. The wood of the scabbard had good patina. Usually those 3 features are lacking in a contemporary piece made for tourist consumption.

2nd May 2008, 06:57 AM	#3
Nathaniel Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 865	Yes, Thank you rsword for commenting It was very well taken care of by it's previous owner I'm extremely happy to have this piece as a part of my collection...the blade is very well done and the fittings are well executed...I appreciate this even more after picking up the other dha....http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=6349 in which the fittings are very crudely cut...and the scabbard is rough. Still both I appreciate.

3rd May 2008, 02:10 PM	#4
JeffS Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 345	The koftgari and the fittings are very similar in style to this one:

5th May 2008, 04:10 PM	#5
Mark Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 987	What a beautiful blade. This is one of the "standard" styles that you find - concave tip, small 3-part grip, and a button pommel. I used to say with confidence that these are a Kachin-style weapon, but now I have become so uncertain about the geographical/ethnic styles in Burma that it is simply a guess at this point. I miss ~Alaung-phra~'s comments, as they were so well-informed in this regard. Are you out there, Zaw?

5th May 2008, 10:34 PM	#6
RhysMichael Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 520	Looks like a nice find. I have a similar one